Research
Aboriginal
| Title | Description | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Education in Toronto District School Board Toronto District School Board | This is an extensive research project on Aboriginal education in Toronto DSB, Among other topics, it looks at student well-being, teacher roles and responsibilities and system roles and responsibilities. Best for administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Aboriginal Education in Toronto District School Board Toronto District School Board | This is an extensive research project on Aboriginal education in Toronto DSB, Among other topics, it looks at student well-being, teacher roles and responsibilities and system roles and responsibilities. Best for administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Community Members Speak, First Nation, Metis and Inuit Education Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board | This resource is the report of a project designed to get community input about challenges, lessons learned, best practices and future steps related to First Nation, Metis and Inuit education. Although unique to one district school board, the results are probably of use to others. Best for all staff. [Read More] | |||
| Decolonizing Our Schools Dr. Susan D. Dion | This is an extensive and comprehensive research study about Aboriginal education in the Toronto District School Board. Other districts with Aboriginal student populations may find the study useful. Best for central and school administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Engagement and Attendance in FNMI Students Northern Ontario Education Leaders | This research study dealt with the issue of improving attendance and achievement of FNMI students. A lot of the report deals with research design and project implementation issues. There are sections that identify things boards and schools can do to directly improve FNMI student attendance and achievement. Best for administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Website: Educating Aboriginal Students Promising Practices in Aboriginal Education | This is an extensive website of articles on relevant research for educating Aboriginal students. Depending on your needs and interests, you will select the most appropriate. Best for administrators and classroom staff. [Read More] | URL |
General
| Title | Description | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement Gap Achieved by Closing Opportunity Gap Toronto District School Board | This paper summarizes research done by Toronto District School Board. The central goal is to describe how increasing achievement by reducing learning opportunities gaps for students has become a strategy for the Board. Best for administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Beyond 3:30 — After School Program for Inner city Schools Toronto District School Board | As the title suggests, this report reviews the after-school program and its impact on students. It suggests a way to improve student success. Best for administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Breaking Down the Barriers Educational Institute of Scotland | This document uses Scottish data and trends. However, the vast majority of the conclusions and recommendations are applicable. The “Breaking Down the Barriers” is a series of research reports discussing the impact and recommendations about: poverty, religion, sexual orientation, and gender issues. Best for those wishing to expand their background knowledge. [Read More] | URL | ||
| Catholic Spiritual Dimension for Inclusion Toronto Catholic District School Board | "Catholic Spiritual Dimension" is a series of quotes and prayers. All of them have the same focus: why the equality of all people is central to the religion. Best for all staff. [Read More] | URL | ||
| Diversity and Innovation Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board | This project brought together practicing educators to discuss barriers to equity and inclusion, and to come up with local solutions. The critical information is contained in the appendices. Best for all staff. [Read More] | |||
| Graduation Rates Toronto District School Board | This research fact sheet looks at graduation rates by program type, sexual orientation, ethnicity, language group, and parental characteristics. No surprises but very useful. Best for central and school administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Post-Secondary Pathways Toronto District School Board | This research fact sheet looks at post-secondary pathways by program type, sexual orientation, ethnicity, language group, and parental characteristics. No surprises but very useful. Best for central and school administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Promoting Learning in Culturally Diverse Classrooms Toronto Catholic District School Board | This brief research report describes instructional strategies that are culturally responsive. References and some reflective practices questions are also provided. Best for classroom staff. [Read More] | |||
| Rainbow Staff Equity and Inclusive Education Survey Rainbow District School Board | This anonymous survey, created by the Rainbow District School Board, is intended to serve the needs of students, staff, parents/guardians and communities in the areas of equity and inclusive education, provides an opportunity to collect data about the school board’s learning and working environments. It provides an example of an effective tool for collecting information from staff about equity in the board and the schools. Rainbow District School Board is committed to building an equitable and inclusive working and learning environment for all. An Equity and Inclusive Education Standing Committee has been established to lead this important effort and to collect input from all permanent staff. The data collected from this survey are used to determine what supports and initiatives could be implemented to ensure that each student and staff member feels safe and included. [Read More] | URL | ||
| Research Report: Equitable Hiring Peel District School Board | This is an extensive report reviewing all aspects of Peel’s hiring processes from the perspective of creating equity and avoiding discriminatory practices. Although specific to one board, many boards will probably see themselves in aspects of the report. Best for central administrators. [Read More] | |||
| School Climate Student Survey: System Level London District Catholic School Board | The school climate survey is founded on some other surveys but has been modified to better reflect Catholic beliefs and teachings. This report analyzes the results of the 2012-13 survey. Best for administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Twenty Years and Counting: An Examination of the Development of Allison Segeren, University of Western Ontario, and Benjamin Kutsyuruba, Queen’s University | As the title suggests, this research reviews equity and inclusive education in Ontario from 1990-2010. The article reviews the history of the initiative, analyzes available data and then presents its findings. Best for central staff and administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Workforce Census: Equity Ottawa-Carleton District School Board | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board created a staff survey to determine the current status of the diversity and equity initiatives related to staff. This document provides an overview and the questionnaire used to conduct the survey. [Read More] | |||
| Workshops re Equity and Inclusive Education Issues Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation | OSSTF offers a wide range of professional learning workshops for high school staff. Some of the topics include: quality understanding of inclusive education, gender based violence, and bullying. For a full list of offerings, visit the OSSTF website. You could also call OSSTF (416) 751-8300 or 1-800-267-7867. Most workshops require a minimum of 20 participants. Best for high school classroom staff. [Read More] | URL |
Language
| Title | Description | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Language and Heritage Programs Toronto District School Board | This brochure describes all of the programs offers by Toronto DSB related to the study of international languages and heritage studies. All occur outside of the regular school day. This brochure might provide other boards with some ideas. Best for central administrators. [Read More] |
Physical/Intellectual
| Title | Description | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website: Various Equity and Inclusive Education Issues Ontario Education Services Corporation | This is a vast website that looks at equity, inclusion, and accessibility, as they specifically relate to special education. There are research and background reports to help professionals understand the issues and concepts involved. There is a French language section. Best for administrators and classroom staff. [Read More] | URL |
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
| Title | Description | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every Class in Every School Egale Canada | This link provides the first national report on homophobia in schools throughout Canada. It is a comprehensive report. From here, you can download the complete report (152 pages) or read/download the Executive Summary. Best for all staff. [Read More] | |||
| What Works: Addressing Homophobic Bullying The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat | This brief overview summarizes what can be done to deal with homophobic bullying. Some resource suggestions are made. Best for all staff. [Read More] |
Socio-Economic Status
| Title | Description | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After School Program to Reduce Gaps Toronto District School Board | This report describes an after school program started in a number of middle inner schools. The initial results share significant gains academically, socially, and physically. Best for central and school administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Credit Accumulation by Income Toronto District School Board | This research fact sheet looks at credit accumulation based on a number of factors. One factor is family income. Best for central and school administrators. [Read More] | |||
| Poverty and Education Report Educational Institute of Scotland | This report on the impact of poverty on education is fairly focused on providing insights to educators. It provides details and examples that will help educators understand and deal with poverty. Best for staff and parents. [Read More] | |||
| Poverty and its Educational Impact People for Education | There are a number of good, brief research summaries on this site related to poverty and its impact on student achievement. One article by OECD identifies four key ways to increase equity and reduce the achievement gap. Best for anyone starting to think about the issues. [Read More] | URL |
Support for Young Women
| Title | Description | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equality Between Women and Men Government of Canada | This link takes you to a federal government site that provides many resources and information related to gender equity issues around the world. A strong overview is provided. In addition, there are many specific sets of information. Best for staff and high school students. [Read More] | URL | ||
| Gender-Based Violence Prevention Toronto District School Board | There are some staff dedicated to gender-based violence prevention. This page describes Toronto DSB activities in this area. The site may be useful for administrators thinking of some system or school initiative. Best for administrators. [Read More] | URL |